Title
A descriptive title such as 'Partnership Resolution of [Partnership Name]' to identify the document in records and when presented to third parties.
A written resolution creates an auditable record of partner approval and prevents disputes over authority, reducing operational friction when third parties verify decision-makers.
Common internal and external users of the resolution include partners, company officers, banks, and counterparties needing proof of authority.
Use the resolution to show authorized actions to third parties and to keep a consistent, retrievable record for compliance and governance.
The Managing Partner typically drafts or presents the resolution, explains its scope to other partners, and may be authorized to sign on the partnership’s behalf when the resolution explicitly grants such authority.
A Bank Officer reviews certified resolutions to confirm authorized signers and transaction limits; banks may require notarization or an original signature before enabling account actions.
A descriptive title such as 'Partnership Resolution of [Partnership Name]' to identify the document in records and when presented to third parties.
A brief statement of context clarifying why the partners are adopting the resolution and the authority under the partnership agreement.
Precise language describing the action authorized, scope, limits, effective date, and any conditions or expiration.
Full legal names and titles of the partners or officers granted authority, with explicit descriptions of permitted acts.
A certificate signed by an authorized partner or the partnership secretary confirming the resolution was adopted according to internal procedures.
Signature lines for all required signers, dates, and notarization or witness blocks when third parties require authentication.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication | Email link or SMS code for signer verification |
| Signature Type | Electronic signature with audit trail, or notarized RON when required |
| Template | Create a reusable template with fixed fields and conditional blocks |
| Routing | Set sequential signer order and automatic distribution of signed copies |
Choose a platform that supports required authentication, notarization, and your existing systems to avoid manual handoffs.
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Optica used a standard resolution template to authorize account signatories for new investments, reducing onboarding time by removing uncertainty.
Tech Data adopted certified resolutions for regional partnerships to centralize authority and streamline vendor contracting.
Set as MM/DD/YYYY; controls when authorized actions may occur
Provide certified resolution before account opening; banks may delay processing until receipt
Add resolution to the minute book immediately after adoption
Send updates to affected third parties as soon as partners approve changes
Review authority annually or when significant partner changes occur
Prepare clear language and reference partnership agreement terms
Document vote or unanimous written consent per internal rules
Notarize or obtain witnesses if required by recipient
Provide certified copies to banks and retain originals in the minute book